The National tribune. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1877-1917, 1887-07-21

EXTRACT FROM GENERAL ORDERS, NO z.
The following Assistant National Inspectors are
announced:
Sarah ). Farwell. Oakland. Cal; Hannah b.
Wilson, Denver, Colo; kezia A. Peck Bristol.
Conn., Mary l.. Elson. Huron. Oak; Mary T. Gale,
lacon, ILL.,; FreelOne Elan. Valparaiso Ind; Mag
gle Monroe, Agency City. Iowa; Anna Bell Great
Bend, Kan; NJ. Isabelle Foster. Bangor Me;
Athena j. Whittredgc, Maiden. Mass Hattie A.
Thompson. Flint, Mich; Lulie A. Becker, ST Paul
Mimi; Bessie L. Young, Kansas City, Mo-: Mary
\. IL: Mary 4. Appleby. Old Bridge ~ j.; Sarah
Il. Phillips, Syracuse. MY; Janet NJ Pond, Malta,
o.; Ray Deano. Eugene City. ore; Lizzie Ross,
Clarion, Pa, Lucy J. bradshaw, Montpelier, VI;
Nellie Alexander. Seattle Wash. Ter.
The National President learns with astonish-
ment that some Corps have fit to make greater
or less changes IN the Kituaiistic work of our
Order, in direct disObedence TO Regulations and
General Orders upon the subject CORPS must not
add To or take from the phrascOlogy of our Ritual
or Introduce any prayer other matter beside that
found IN our services The sanction of Department
Officers or Conventions 10 any such innovations Is
entirely unauthorized. and Corps Presidents are
with the duty Of conforming strictly to our
Ritual.
The iiflh National Convention Of the woman's
Relief Corps will convene in ST Louis No. on the
18Th day OF September. National Headquarters
have been secured at the Southern Hotel and in
formation regarding accommodations for Depart-
menls OF individuals can be obtained by addressing
Marion L.. Powell, Chairman OF Committee of Ar
Engagements for the W. C., No. 3IOj Nebraska Ave
nue., II. Louis Mo. While the Convention will be
formally called together in future Orders, the Ma
uona President desires to urge upon all representa-
yves full attendance and would suggest that
timely steps be taken 20 secure quarters
While the National President is desirous of in
creasing our numbers the Fundamental prin ciuIes
"a To eligibility to membership in our Order must
not be overlooked, and Department Presidents are
sfspeelany enloined not to charter Corps until
they are satisfied that this principle is fully UNDER
stood and will be faithfully adhered TO- DEPART
ment lsesldents are reminded that with the adj
vice of their Council they not only have the right
Of
Corps, when satisfied that loyal women are not adj
mitted TO their ranks unless qualified by relation
shlpto the Union veteran.
None are turned away from our Order. the M
trouc woman who had neither husband son nor
brother whom she could give 10 the cause if will
ling To participate in our abors OF charity il lust az
welcome as the veterans wife or da,igbtcr who
may nave known nothing Of those trying and anx-
ious hours.
The founders of our grand organization wisely
opened our doors for the admission of an Io,,GI
tconlen, thus giving US opportunity 10 bring
under our direct influence the families of the
communities ia which we live and to incul-
cate lessons Of patriotism" " hich almost of neces-
city must be Unborn in the family Of every Union
veteran.
ELIZABETH DARCY KISNE,
National President.
NELLIE q. BAcKUs. National Secretary.
THE INDIANA COMPLICATION.
by request OF Indiana comrades and prominent
WORKERS IN me M.tC:, we give place To n letter
President, 10 the President OF Sion =. Bass Corps
Fort Wayne. IL gives a clear understanding OF the
situation ana defines the duty of the GAR. and
W.SC. IN the case. II gives us pleasure TO note
that Sion ). Bass Post sustains the Corps i'm their
successful stand for regularly constituted authority
ana Their allegiance to the National organization
other Corps have fallen into line and il is hoped
that all may accept the general amnesty extended
10y Tue National President, Mrs. Elizabeth Darcy
Kline, and speedily return to the true fold
TOLEDO. o., May II, 1887.
Mrs. VI. B. Gorsline President Sion ). Bass Corns
No. Z, Fort Wayne. Ind.
MY DEAR MADAM: Your letter afforded me much
pleasure as showing the regard of solemn ohligu-
tons upon the part Of the officers and members of
sion ;. Bass Corps viz, to obey all orders from
proper authority"
The whole trouble in Indiana has arisen from a
Misunderstanding of the relations listing between
the Grand Army Of the Republic aud the Woman =
itelei Corps In the siIic;est sense il the Woman =
Corps auxiliary To the Grand Army OF the Repub-
lie.
We are expected 10 work In accord with the I'M